HANDLE CRANKING ENGINE DODGE (WITHOUT WINCH)
Starting Crank Handle Dodge WC (without winch)
For 3/4 ton models
Starting crank handle for manual engine starting when the starter motor is faulty or the battery is flat. This version is specific to vehicles without a front winch and has the shorter length that fits the standard front bumper without the winch extension.
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Material Steel |
Version Non-winch (short model) |
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Length 24 inch (61 cm) |
Application 3/4 ton 4x4 without winch |
Features
- T-shaped end with two lugs for crankshaft coupling
- Shorter model for vehicles without winch
- Angled handle section for better leverage
- Essential tool for emergency starting
- Original CC number 561973
★ An indispensable component for any restoration project. The starting crank handle was supplied as standard equipment and enabled manual engine starting when the electric starter motor failed in the field.
Application
Suitable for Dodge WC 3/4 ton 4x4 models without front winch (such as WC-51, WC-53, WC-54, WC-56). Not suitable for winch versions (such as WC-52, WC-57) which require a longer handle (33 inch, CC 598306) due to the 10 inch longer front bumper.
Installation notes
The T-shaped end is inserted into the crankshaft opening at the front of the engine. The two lugs engage in slots in the crankshaft. When the engine starts, the handle is automatically ejected by the bevelled shape of the coupling. Always use the correct technique: thumb ON THE SAME SIDE as the fingers (do not wrap around) and pull upwards — never push. This prevents serious injury from kickback.
Compatibility
This is the short handle (24 inch total) for non-winch models. Vehicles WITH winch (WC-52, WC-57, WC-58, WC-63) have a 10 inch longer front bumper and require the longer 33 inch handle (CC 598306). The two are NOT interchangeable — the short handle cannot reach the crankshaft on winch models.
Historical context
From 1942 onwards, a starting crank handle was supplied as standard with all Dodge 3/4 ton WC vehicles as part of the tool set. In rough terrain or at extreme temperatures, the handle could make the difference between completing a mission or being stranded.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
